Freed hostage Alon Ohel triumphantly took the Tamar Festival stage alongside singer Marina Maximilian Blumin, just a year after the deal securing his release from Hamas captivity was announced there.
Freed hostage Yosef Chaim Ohana holds the 'four species' his father bought during his Hamas captivity beside the set he chose as a free man, pleading for Jewish unity on Sukkot.
Sasha Trufanov, an Israeli held in Gaza for hundreds of days, revealed how turning to God transformed his fear during captivity—letting go and trusting where that faith would lead him.
Neta Heiman, daughter of Ditza—kidnapped by Hamas on Oct. 7 and held captive by an UNRWA teacher—blasted the UN for allowing UNRWA to continue to operate and educate Palestinian children.
Freed hostage Rom Braslavski shared how his appreciation for tefillin had grown since his release, recalling that he dreamed of putting them on during captivity and urging others to seize the opportunity.
Former hostage Omer Shem Tov published his new book, 'Meeting Myself in Hell,' revealing how he fought every day to survive in Hamas' tunnels and found faith and himself amid the horror and darkness.
Freed hostage Evyatar David recalled the torture he endured at the hands of Hamas, saying the brutality and cruelty inflicted on him during captivity still linger and continue to affect his daily life.
A new film was released of former Hamas hostage Alon Ohel joining American musician John Ondrasik to perform 'Superman' aboard the USS Nimitz during America's 250th anniversary celebrations last month.
In his first international interview since his release from Gaza in October 2025, Evyatar David spoke to CNN about the torture Hamas put him through, how it nearly left him dead, and how he struggles every day to return to the man he once was.
In a beautiful and emotional ceremony attended by Israeli dignitaries and officials, former hostage Eliya Cohen married Ziv Aboud, a Nova festival massacre survivor, after Oct. 7 derailed their initial wedding plans.
Former hostage Yosef Chaim Ohana visited a musuem dedicated to Gush Katif, reflecting on the striking contrast between his time being held captive in Gaza and the former Jewish communities that once stood there.
In a moment of faith, freed hostage Bar Kupershtein and his girlfriend marked their new apartment by affixing a mezuzah—the traditional Jewish doorpost symbol—to the entrance.
Former hostage Guy Dekel Chen performed the musical album he wrote and composed while in captivity for a crowd of 3,000, showcasing his resilience in turning trauma into hope.
Tal Kuperstein, the father of Bar, a former hostage held in Gaza for over two years, has slowly made progress increasing his mobility following paralysis caused by a stroke he suffered years ago.
Former hostage Bar Kupershtein revealed that he and five other hostages fasted while in captivity and urged anyone struggling with the fast to draw support from him and the other captives.
Oct. 7 survivor and former captive Rimon Buchshtab-Kirscht spoke for the first time since her release over two years ago about the harrowing torture Hamas put her through.
At 47, Einav Danino — mother of Ori Danino, an IDF soldier taken hostage into Gaza and murdered nearly a year into captivity — has graduated from the IDF after enlisting in honor of her fallen hero son.
Former Hamas hostage Alon Ohel took the stage aboard the USS Nimitz, joining singer John Ondrasik for a rendition of 'Superman' during America's 250th Independence Day celebrations.
Former Hamas hostage Ilana Gritzewsky detailed the abuse she endured in Gaza captivity, revealing that every siren triggered by Iran or Hezbollah brings back the trauma of the October 7th horror.
The IDF eliminated Sabaei Zahir Abd al-Hamid Abu Hasna, a Nukhba Hamas terrorist who infiltrated Israel on October 7 and helped hold hostage Omer Shem Tov captive.
Former captive Omer Shem Tov became emotional while reciting the prayer for the welfare of the State of Israel at his friend's wedding in New Jersey — a powerful moment that laid bare his love for the country that fought to bring him home.
Former hostage Rom Braslavski revealed some of the torture and horrific abuse he endured during his captivity in Gaza, confirming that it was his Jewish identity that drove Hamas to target him.
Former captive Eliya Cohen expressed that no matter the circumstances, keeping faith in God and making the best of any situation will give you the strength to pull through.
Eight years old when Hamas kidnapped her on October 7th, Emily Hand describes how — three years later — surfing ocean waves and feeling the breeze help her heal from that dark and terrible day.
Former hostage Yarden Bibas spoke publicly for the first time about the horrors of October 7 and the constant pain and longing he carries for his murdered family.
In the video, the family of three is seen sitting together on a couch in their home, with a cake and champagne glasses placed on a table in front of them.
Former hostage Bar Kupershtein speaks about what his new song means to him — and how it conveys the necessity of holding onto hope and faith, trusting that even the darkest times will eventually pass.
Former hostage Alon Ohel performed at a ceremony honoring outstanding IDF soldiers as part of Israel's 78th Independence Day celebrations, where the soldiers were recognized for their heroic service.
Former hostage Or Levy, who was held alongside Hersh Goldberg-Polin for several weeks, explains how Hersh's attitude in captivity helped him endure the horrors of the Hamas tunnels.
Months after his release following over 700 days in Gaza captivity, Elkana Bohbot and his wife are expecting a baby — bringing happiness and light back into their lives.
Former hostage Bar Kuperstein, who was held in Gaza for hundreds of days, released a song in which he opens up about his struggles to recover and the pain he still endures despite being free from the tunnels where he was held.
Former hostage Eliya Cohen solemnly marked his first year of freedom by releasing personal footage of his helicopter ride from Gaza following his release by Hamas.
After 477 days in Hamas captivity, former hostage and IDF soldier Daniella Gilboa channels her journey from darkness to hope into her debut single, 'Where Everything Ends.'
Freed hostage Rom Braslavski emotionally thanked IDF soldiers at an event organized by Israeli singer Idan Amedi, praising them for their hard work in returning all the hostages and saying they saved his life.
In a beautiful and deeply touching moment, Amedi, who was severely injured in Gaza, stopped his concert to embrace the parents of fallen soldier Itay Chen, who was kidnapped and murdered on October 7.
